David Prouty has a culture of continuous improvement! We strive for improvement in every aspect of teaching & learning and the student experience in order to support students being productive at their highest levels. We are in the business of student achievement and building a positive school culture--these are the only agendas at DPHS that count!
Happy New Year!
Welcome back and welcome to 2026! We are looking forward to a busy winter season between a new semester, winter sports, MCAS retakes, and ongoing Panther Pride fun!
We are looking forward to again sharing with your all the goings on that make David Prouty High School a special place to be!
Back to the routine!
We want to thank everyone for their positive, productive return this week. Students, faculty, and staff alike all came back from the extended break appearing refreshed and ready to resume some normalcy once again!
To that end, please be sure our young men and women are being coached at home regarding healthy sleep, healthy eating, and healthy screen habits. Cell phones at school are allowed to be visible at lunch only, and any unlimited screen time over vacation is a sometimes difficult habit to undo once school resumes. Please help us by reminding students to keep phones away except at lunchtime, to arrive to school on time, maintain regular attendance, and to reach out when support is needed. There is a very dedicated staff here who are eager to help and to make DPHS a welcoming place for all students!
Our goal is to have a productive, high-achieving, positive atmosphere for all students, and we want to be as transparent as possible by sharing the expectations up front, reviewing them after long breaks, and being consistent in their application. Your support is invaluable to us.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Chorus Opportunity! 🎶
Interested in singing with a group of amazing people? Sign up here and be part of the David Prouty Chorus! Rehearsals will meet on Mondays from 4-5:30pm starting January 26th, 2026. Chorus will include a concert or two before the end of the school year and possibly a trip to perform the National Anthem, Six Flags, or NYC with the DPHS Concert Band to see music (cost will be announced soon).
Expectations during rehearsals are to be on time, be at every rehearsal, be prepared, and be ready to sing and have fun!
If you're not sure or have any questions, please come see Mrs. Forfa in 237 at David Prouty High School.
Stay tuned for other opportunities!
Inclement weather, snow / ice delays and cancellations will be sent by the district when decisions about school have been made and you will receive automated calls and texts. Please be sure your most updated contact information is on file with the schools. Posts will also be made on the District's Facebook page. Snow days will impact the last day of school, which will be noted in Important Dates & Reminders, below, as well as being listed in the Events section of the DPHS website.
WHEN THE DISTRICT HAS A DELAYED OPENING, THE SCHEDULE CHANGES SLIGHTLY. WATCH FOR THE LIVE FEED OF THE DAY'S BELL SCHEDULE WHEN DELAYS ARE CALLED!
🎒Attendance Matters!
Did you know student attendance in school is a legal requirement that schools are obligated to track and report? Schools have a variety of resources to assist when students are school avoidant or reluctant to attend. If you need assistance, best to reach out and document your efforts as parents / guardians because if court support becomes necessary, the attempts to obtain help are often viewed favorably!
AND it's the law!
SWAG STORES! 🥳 SHOW YOUR PANTHER PRIDE!
Follow the David Prouty Athletic Boosters on Facebook for access to the latest gear, price list, and updates on where to find us during home games. They'll be at most home games—so swing by, grab some swag and a snack, and learn how you can support our student-athletes through the Boosters program.
Music Boosters' Swag Store Link
Click to support the Music Boosters by purchasing some Band Swag! Complete the order form to buy Music Boosters swag and thank you for supporting our Panther Music Program!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to building administration, guidance, or the CTE faculty.
Ashley Leveillee, Early Education and Care and CTE Department Head (leveilleea@sebrsd.org)
James Barnett, Environmental Science (barnettj@sebrsd.org)
Hillary Murray, Criminal Justice (murrayh@sebrsd.org)
Michael Oftring, Marketing (oftringm@sebrsd.org)
STAY at Prouty....and GO FAR in your career!
Stay tuned for the many opportunities to get involved at Prouty! The high school experience is enhanced by getting involved in activities or sports that you think you might (or already!) enjoy, and finding or deepening connections with classmates and friends of all grades!
David Prouty High School offers these organizations to make finding YOUR place in our community even more fun:
Club / Activity | Faculty Advisor(s) | Upcoming Meetings |
|---|---|---|
Marching Band | Ms. Forfa | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30 - 5:00 |
Envirothon | Mr. Barnett | Thursdays after school |
Yearbook | Mr. Oftring | See Mr. Oftring, Rm. 318 |
Art Club | Ms. Battles | Every other Thursday (Nov. 20, Dec. 4 & 18) |
Connections Club | Ms. Robbins | Every other Thursday |
Student Council | Ms. Leveillee | Every other Tuesday |
National Honor Society | Ms. Forfa & Ms. Jyringi | Every other Tuesday, 7:15 a.m. |
e-Sports | Mr. Bassett | See Coach Bassett for available games & schedule |
Dungeons & Dragons | Mr. deVarennes | Mondays |
Film Club | Mr. Oftring | Thursdays |
Philosophical Debate Club | Mr. Malaxos | Mondays |
Mock Trial Club | Mr. Hauske | Mondays |
Ski / Snowboard Club | Mr. deVarennes & Mrs. Forfa | See flyer here for dates and details! |
Research shows that students who find a connection at school tend to do better overall academically, attendance wise, and remain engaged in a way that improves their overall school career experience!
Scheduling for School Year 2026-2027 is already on our minds!
Students can expect to be meeting with their counselors during the first two weeks in February to discuss scheduling for next year. Please be monitoring your student's progress so that you can participate in the discussions, which are very important and exciting conversations as students progress year to year!
Click on the thumbnail below or click here to access the Quarter / Term 2 Edition of the awesome DPHS Guidance Newsletter!
Federal Student Aid ID Reminder
The Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was made available on October 1! Students should also apply for their Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) so that they will be ready when the application opens. Other resources available to help students afford a college degree include:
MassEducate provides free tuition and fees at the state’s community colleges for all eligible Massachusetts students.
MASSGrant Plus can provide significant discounts (up to free tuition and fees) at the state’s four-year universities depending on family income.
Eligible, non-U.S. citizens can apply for state financial aid through the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA).
Information about applying for financial aid, including links to information and one-on-one help, is available online.
2026-2027 FAFSA Form is here! It's here and it's earlier than ever before! Complete your FAFSA form today at http://fafsa.gov
Click here for a video tutorial on FAFSA!
Counselors are meeting with seniors! Stay tuned for more information directly from counselors!
Student counselors are assigned as follows:
A-K Mrs. Arguello: arguelloj@sebrsd.org
L-Z Mrs. Paradis: paradisc@sebrsd.org
Monday, January 12 | Tuesday, January 13 | Wednesday, January 14 | Thursday, January 15 | Friday, January 16 |
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School starts with A block | School starts with F block | School starts with A block | School starts with F block | School starts with A block |
Grilled Cheese | Burger / Cheeseburger | Chicken Tenders | Hot Dog | Beef & Cheese Taco Stick |
OR, these options are also available daily: Sun Butter & Jelly Sandwich / Salad w/protein Interactive menu link here (and below!) | ||||
Click HERE for the interactive SEBRSD Food Service Menu!
Please stay tuned for any changes to the calendar caused by the water damage-related cancellations that we had before the holiday break. We will update the calendar, including ongoing updates on "last day of school" for the year whenever any changes are approved.
Date | Event / Date of Note |
|---|---|
Friday, January 16 | Term 2 Closes |
Monday, January 19 | No School--Martin Luther King Day |
Thursday, January 29 | No School for students |
Full Professional Development Day | |
February 16 - 20 | No School--February Break |
Friday, April 3 | No School--Good Friday |
April 20-24 | No School--April Break |
Monday, May 25 | No School--Memorial Day |
TBD | Last Day / 180th Day of School |
This is subject to change if inclement weather or other reasons necessitate the cancellation of school. |
Danielle Breault, David Prouty High School Nurse
breaultd@sebrsd.org 🏫 508-885-8505 dial 1 for the nurse
For more information on diabetes, click the link: https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes
Health Tips
Fall brings cooler weather and an increase in respiratory illnesses, such as the common cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Protect yourself and others by practicing healthy habits daily:
Wash your hands often with soap and water - especially before eating and using shared devices
Avoid touching your face
Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue - then wash or sanitize your hands
Keep your immune system strong by getting enough rest, eating well, and staying hydrated
Fresh air - when possible, open windows and spend time outdoors
Stay home if you’re sick - students' symptoms must be improving, and they must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication before returning to school
Please call or email the nurse with any questions or concerns!
Next Week's Games & Meets!
Click HERE or on the schedule above for DPHS Athletics webpage!
Be sure to also keep our website bookmarked as our Live
Feed feature will have any late-breaking information between editions of The Friday Memo.
If you have not yet done so, download the app and sign up for notifications! You can receive alerts that let you know new information has been posted or shared! Don't miss a thing at DPHS! See below for app download information! Once you have downloaded the app, tap the district logo in the upper right corner to reach a menu and select David Prouty High School from the list. then, tap the Menu icon in the lower left corner to reach a list where "Notifications" can be accessed.
Apple / IOS users: click HERE / Android users: click HERE
Click HERE for instructions for personalizing your SEBRSD app (or on the thumbnail right)!